Zeishan Quadri is an Indian actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for co-writing and acting in the 2012 film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ for which he received several awards. He also directed and produced the film ‘Meeruthiya Gangster’. He played the role of Inspector Nikunj Tiwari in the web series ‘Bicchoo Ka Khel’ produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Zeishan Quadri has acted in many films like ‘Bloody Daddy’ (2023) and ‘Woh Bhi Din The’ (2024). In 2025, he participated as a contestant in the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss Season 19’ hosted by Salman Khan. His personality is shining through in the show.
Zeishan Quadri Bio/Wiki
Zeishan Quadri was born on 17 March 1983 in Wasseypur, Dhanbad, Bihar (Now in Jharkhand). He is 42 years old as of 2025. He grew up in a middle-class family. His father Syed Inran Quadri is a civil engineer and he has two elders.
He completed his primary education from Wasseypur, Dhanbad, after which he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Meerut. After graduating from college, he started working in a call center in Delhi in 2008, where he worked for about a year and a half.
Zeishan Quadri Personal Information
| Real Name | Zeishan Qalim Khan |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Writer |
| Date of Birth | 17 March 1983 |
| Age | 42 years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Wasseypur, Bihar, (Now in Jharkhand) |
| College | Meerut University |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest – 40 inches Waist – 31 inches Biceps – 14 inches |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Acting |
| Net Worth | ₹15 crore (approximately) |
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Zeishan Quadri Career Info
| Debut Film | Screenwriting – Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) Acting – Gangs of Wasseypur part-2 (2012) Producing – Prague (2013) Direction – Meeruthiya Gangsters (2015) |
| Debut Web Series | Bicchoo Ka Khel as Inspactor Nikunj Tiwari (2020) |
| Debut TV | Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant (2025) |
Zeishan Quadri Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Father | Syed Imran Quadri (civil engineer) |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Siblings | he has 2 elder sisters |
Zeishan Quadri Career
After graduation, he started working in a call center in Delhi where he worked for about a year and a half, he had to quit this job due to the recession of 2008. In 2009 he moved to Mumbai to start his career. Where he met Anurag Kashyap and he lent him his writing ability for the film ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. After this, the second part of this film was released on 12 August 2012 in which he started his acting career.
Zeishan Quadri produced the film ‘Prague in 2013’. He also acted in the film ‘Revolver Rani’ directed by Sai Kabir and starring Kangana Ranaut and Vir Das. He started working as a director in the 2015 film ‘Meeruthiya Gangster’. After this, he worked as a director, screenwriter in many films like Bhoot Purva (2019), Chhalaang (2020), Halahal (2020).
In 2023, he played a negative role in the film ‘Woh Bhi Din The’, directed by Sajid Ali, produced by John Abraham Entertainment and in 2024 played the role of a deputy CBI officer in the film ‘Bloody Daddy’.
In 2025, Zeishan Quadri participated in the famous reality show ‘Bigg Boss season 19’ hosted by Salman Khan as a contestant
Zeishan Quadri Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2024 | Woh Bhi Din The | Actor |
| 2023 | Bloody Daddy | Actor |
| 2020 | Halahal | Producer, Screenwriter |
| 2020 | Chhalaang | screenwriter |
| 2019 | Bhoot Purva | Director |
| 2018 | Hotel Milan | Actor |
| 2015 | Meeruthiya Gangster | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| 2014 | Revolver Rani | Actor |
| 2013 | Prague | Producer |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur Part-2 | Screenwriter, Actor |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur | Screenwriter |
Zeishan Quadri Television
| Year | TV Show | Role |
| 2025 | Bigg Boss Season 19 | As a contestant |
Zeishan Quadri Web Series
| Year | Web Series | Role |
| 2021 | Your Honor 2 | Jagda |
| 2020 | Bicchoo Ka Khel | Inspactor Nikunj Tiwari |
Zeishan Quadri Awards
- In 2013, he won SAIFF award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Gangs of Wasseypur.
- In 2013, he received Star Screen Award for Best Dialogue Writer for the film Gangs of Wasseypur.
- In 2013, he won TOIFA for Best Dialogue Writer for the film Gangs of Wasseypur.
- In 2013, he won Filmfare award for Best Dialogue Writer for the film Gangs of Wasseypur.
- In 2013, he also won IIFA for Best Dialogue Writer for the film Gangs of Wasseypur.
Zeishan Quadri Social Media Accounts
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| IAmZeishanquadri |
